American suburbs have unmistakable style and architecture. That style can be described as bland, manufactured and uncreative. Nonetheless this uniquely American landscape has served as the back drop for the videos of these pop hits from the early to mid 00s.
Nelly and Kelly found themselves in a dilemma when Kelly moved in down the street.
2002 Dilemma, Nelly and Kelly Rowland
This cover of Donny Hathaway’s R&B Christmas classic is Chris Brown’s crowning achievement. It was on the soundtrack to the movie of the same name. It’s June but Chris wishes you a merry Christmas from this street in Anysuburb, USA.
2007 This Christmas, Chris Brown
The All American Rejects bitterly serenade an ex lover from the front yar and hopes she has regrets on a classic American suburban street.
2008 Gives You Hell, The All-American Rejects
Alien Ant Farm bravely covered a hit from the biggest pop start in history. They took on a challenge and succeeded. The video set in what looks like a California suburb made this achievement even more memorable.
2001 Smooth Criminal, Alien Ant Farm
Big Tymers rapped about keeping up appearances and satisfying wants regardless of finances in what could be the American national anthem. The setting makes this tune even more quintessentially American.
2002 Still Fly, Big Tymers
Again, All American Rejects sing a lament on modern American life in a modern American setting.
2005 Move Along, The All American Rejects

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